Rep. Mace’s Statement on Today’s Partisan Infrastructure Framework Vote

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) released the following statement on the partisan infrastructure framework vote:

“If we’re going to do infrastructure, then let’s actually build something,” said Rep. Mace.

“Speaker Pelosi has made it clear that the so-called ‘Bi-partisan Infrastructure Framework’ is anything but,”said Rep. Mace. “Republicans tried to amend the package with actual bipartisan policies - and we were shot down at every turn. That’s not bipartisan and proves the process is broken.

“Let's talk reality: Less than 10% of this bill goes to true infrastructure, like roads and bridges. It “bails” out Amtrak, despite receiving millions from COVID-19 relief funds. There are also 42 new taxes in the bill. Those taxes will be passed on to consumers, and prices on goods will continue to rise to historic highs.

"Simply put, we were told it was going to be paid for and it’s not.

"As good stewards of your dollars, we should instead allow states to use their leftover COVID relief and to let them decide how they want to invest in infrastructure. 

"I believe we could have done more with less if done in a truly bipartisan and pragmatic way.”

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